Phil's Two Tomato is a captivating heirloom variety that brings something truly unusual to the garden: bumpy, glowing green finger tomatoes that look like they've arrived from another world. Developed by French tomato breeder Philippe Rommens, who drew inspiration from the reisetomate (traveler tomato), these extraterrestrial-looking fruits mature in just 75 to 80 days from transplants. Kids and adventurous growers alike are drawn to its fanciful appearance and the pure joy of cultivating something genuinely different, whether in a home garden or at a farmers' market stand.
Full Sun
Moderate
?-?
?in H x ?in W
—
Moderate
Hover over chart points for details
These aren't your conventional cherry tomatoes. The bumpy, finger-like fruits glow with an otherworldly green hue that catches the eye and sparks conversation. Philippe Rommens' breeding work created a genuine fusion, pulling unexpected characteristics from the traveler tomato to craft something that feels both whimsical and intentional. Fast maturing at 75 to 80 days and determinate in habit, it rewards growers who want maximum impact from a compact, productive plant.
These finger tomatoes are grown primarily for fresh eating and visual novelty in home and market gardens. Their unusual bumpy texture and striking green color make them conversation pieces at the table, while their compact determinate growth makes them practical for containers, small spaces, and children's gardens.
No timeline data available yet for this variety.
Start seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before your last spring frost. Sow seeds at a depth of 1/8 inch in warm soil between 68 and 82 degrees Fahrenheit. Seeds typically sprout in 7 to 14 days under consistent warmth and moisture. Once seedlings have developed their first true leaves, provide bright light and keep temperatures in the 75 to 95 degree range for strong growth.
Transplant outdoors after the last frost date when soil has warmed to at least 60 degrees Fahrenheit. Harden off seedlings over 7 to 10 days by gradually exposing them to outdoor conditions. Space plants 24 inches apart in full sun locations with well-draining soil adjusted to a pH of 6.0 to 6.8.
Harvest when the bumpy green fruits reach finger length and develop their characteristic glowing green color, typically at 75 to 80 days from transplanting. Pick fruits gently to avoid damaging the delicate bumpy skin. These tomatoes can be harvested when fully mature and should come away from the vine with light pressure.
As a determinate tomato, Phil's Two Tomato has a naturally compact, bushy growth habit and requires minimal pruning. You may remove lower leaves once the plant is established to improve air circulation and reduce disease pressure, but extensive pruning is unnecessary since the plant naturally sets all its fruit within a concentrated period.
Enter your ZIP code to see a personalized growing calendar for this plant.
“Phil's Two Tomato is the creation of Philippe Rommens, a French tomato breeder who sought to revive and reimagine heritage tomato characteristics for contemporary gardeners. Rather than simply preserving an old variety, Rommens drew from the reisetomate (traveler tomato), an heirloom with a storied history of being carried across continents by traveling families and traders. By crossing and developing this heritage stock, Rommels crafted a tomato that honors the spirit of those journey-ready varieties while offering growers an entirely novel experience. The result is a modern heirloom that bridges tradition and experimentation, designed to appeal to seed savers, market farmers, and home gardeners seeking varieties that step outside convention.”